Lab Test Details
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SIM |
LAB571 |
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CPT |
82955; 85041 |
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Synonyms |
G6PDH; G6PD, Quantitative, blood; G6PD, Blood and RBC |
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Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
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Container |
Two lavender-top (EDTA) tubes; or one yellow-top (ACD) tube and one lavender-top (EDTA) tube |
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Collection Instructions |
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Volume |
Volume: 8 ml (4 ml in each of two tubes) Min volume: 2 tubes must be filled to at least 50% of tube capacity. |
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Additional Information |
Evaluate G6PD deficiency; Levels of G6PD are higher in newborns than adults. |
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Patient Preparation |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
Whole blood, do not centrifuge |
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Transport Requirements |
Refrigerate |
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Specimen Stability |
Refrigerated : G6PD 7 days, RBCs 72 hours |
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Rejection Criteria |
RBC: Hemolysis; tube not filled with minimum fill volume; specimen drawn in any anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimens diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; clotted specimen; improper labeling; transfer tubes with whole blood; lavender-top (EDTA) tubes received with plasma removed; samples more than 72 hours old. G6PD: Frozen specimen; clotted specimen. |
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Reference Range |
Reference Range accompanies report |
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Critical Value |
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Test Includes |
G6PD quantitative and RBC Count |
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Methodology |
Kinetic-340 nm |
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Testing Frequency |
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LCA |
001917 |
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Reviewed By |
Rhonda Crowe |
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Reviewed Date |
2/24/23 |
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Supplemental |
* Denotes Reference Lab Test |